On September 11, 1977, Atari changed the world. The Atari 2600 — originally called the Atari VCS (Video Computer System) — brought…
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For every Mario and Sonic, there are a hundred brilliant games that slipped through the cracks. They sold modestly, got overlooked by…
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In 1991, Capcom released Street Fighter II: The World Warrior in arcades and changed video games forever. It didn’t just popularize the…
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The Game Boy launched in 1989. It had a blurry green screen, four shades of color, and a battery life of about…
Read more → In 1990, SNK released a console so powerful that it cost more than a used car. The Neo Geo MVS (Multi Video…
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On July 15, 1983, Nintendo released the Famicom in Japan — a compact home console that would change entertainment forever. Two years…
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The Super Nintendo’s library is so deep that even veteran gamers haven’t played all of it. But if you only have time…
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The 16-bit console wars were real, heated, and deeply personal. In one corner: Nintendo’s Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). In the other:…
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The 1980s were the golden age of the arcade. Dimly lit rooms filled with the sounds of quarters dropping and joysticks clicking…
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You’ve heard about emulation — playing classic games on modern devices — but where do you actually start? This guide walks you…
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